Full Time Teaching Assistant's needed today

Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant – Inspire Young Minds Every Day!

Are you looking for your next role in the Teaching Industry? Teaching Personnel can help you.

We are the UK’s leading education recruitment agency and are we are currently looking for passionate and dedicated Full-Time Teaching Assistants to support schools across Cambridge. Whether you’re seeking day-to-day, short-term, or long-term placements, this is your chance to make a real difference in the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an an outgoing, hardworking individual who who is passionate about working with young children and making a positive impact on their educational journey.

About the role

Job Title: Level 1 & 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £450 – £500 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday–Friday, term time only

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, and a range of subjects.
• Encourage the children’s confidence and independence within the classroom.
• Monitor and record progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour and help foster a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant qualification in education or childcare (e.g., Level 1, 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting.
• A good understanding of the National Curriculum—or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young learners thrive.
• Patience, flexibility, and a proactive approach to supporting children with diverse needs.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Ability to travel between schools is essential.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we believe in supporting our educators just as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive weekly pay (via PAYE)
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to criteria)
• Pensions contributions after a qualifying period
• FREE professional development training
• A dedicated consultant to guide and support you
• Access to our Teaching Personnel app - manage your bookings, diary and more with ease.
• Refer-a-friend bonuses - earn extra for brining great people into the team!

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Simply send your CV to Caitlin at caitlin.johnson@teachingpersonnel.com or apply directly through this website.

✨ Make a difference where it matters most. Join Teaching Personnel today and help shape the future generation! ✨

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.